Planning a Ford Racing “Aluminator” Build with associated mods over the winter

[Scott]

I hear you, the plan is to attack it from both sides with a 1 3/8" hole saw, go slow and steady for the win! lol

 

[TurboX]

Just when you are happy because you got it out, which I'm sure will only end with a torch and lots of soot. It is almost harder to install the bushing and center pin.

Honestly, degreeing cams felt like child's play compared to this mod

 

[Scott]

Sounds like both the "out" and '"in" are going to be fun. Did you try a "C" Clamp or a piece of threaded rod and some large flat washers, nuts and lots of grease to draw each side of the new bushing in?

 

[one eyed willy]

Good luck Scott, BMR Suspensions Polyurethane Differential Bushing Kit, part number EN001 has to be the absolute hardest mod I have ever seen done on a car. Calling it a PITA is a understatement.

Great.....I got one sitting on the bench I gotta install soon ,lol.....

 

[TurboX]

Yes, the problem I saw was as you compress the bushing,the center hole compresses as well. This makes it very hard to get the pin to slide in, as you loosen the c clamp the bushing will ooze out from the pressure.

Good luck and I hope you will find it easier than I thought it was. Honestly can't even say there was a noticeable difference.

Willy, I look forward to hearing both of y'all's opinions on this mod.

 

[lethe]

Those are some nice upgrades you got going on.

 

[ILW84U]

Looking good Scott. Next summer should be fun for you.

 

[Scott]

Great.....I got one sitting on the bench I gotta install soon ,lol.....

Yes, the problem I saw was as you compress the bushing,the center hole compresses as well. This makes it very hard to get the pin to slide in, as you loosen the c clamp the bushing will ooze out from the pressure.

Good luck and I hope you will find it easier than I thought it was. Honestly can't even say there was a noticeable difference.

Willy, I look forward to hearing both of y'all's opinions on this mod.

Willy, looks like you are first up. Keep us posted on your technique?

 

[Scott]

Started on the AFCO Radiator and SVT Fan Install

Had a few hours in the garage over the last couple of days and am making very slow progress on the AFCO Radiator and SVT Fan install. So far have the fan and radiator out, but it has taken at least 3 hours. It seems the older I get the more difficult it is to execute anything on the car. Hopefully once the hip is replaced I will be a little bit more agile and quicker in getting tasks done.

Void waiting to be filled with the new radiator and fan:



OEM fan and radiator removed showing only the automatic transmission cooler and A/C condenser:



AFCO and OEM radiator top view:



Side by side of the AFCO (left) and OEM radiator (grille side):



Side by side of the AFCO and OEM radiator (engine side):



Side by side of the (radiator facing side) SVT fan left and OEM Fan right, the SVT fan has seven blades and the OEM fan 6 blades. Note the four louvers at the bottom of the SVT fan that will open at speed:



Side by side of the (engine facing side) SVT fan left and OEM Fan right:



Not enough hands to hold a tape measure, the level and snap a picture. The level is sitting on top of the OEM Fan and held over the SVT fan. The SVT fan total depth is approximately 1 1/4” less than the OEM fan:

 

[tigerhonaker]

Nice ^^^^^



Terry

 

[one eyed willy]

Willy, looks like you are first up. Keep us posted on your technique?

Yup, mine was busted!

I started with a compact dewalt drill, used the biggest bit I had that fit between the metal casing and the bushing, drilled about 10 holes thru the rubber, then started moving the bit sideways as much as I could to chew up as much of the rubber as I could, make sure to use the biggest bit that will fit because it will save you a lot f time down the road when you have to get the rest of that rubber out.I made my all the way around until the bushing just fell out.

Then I used a hole saw that fit the metal casing and ran that thru a few times, then wrapped the hole saw with 80 grit sandpaper. Had to change out the paper 3-4 times and took a good hour of just letting the sandpaper eat at the rubber.

I tried a small torch, and a Dremel with a small sandpaper flapper whhel, neither did much damage to the rubber.

Eventually got the rubber pretty much removed!

The metal casing is tapered so getting the new bushing in is a little tricky. It's a VERY tight fit! With a combination of large sockets and good grease it will go in!

 

[Scott]

Paul, thanks for the update. I think I will wait until after recovery from my hip surgery before I tackle it!

 

[Scott]

Turbo XS Racing Bypass Valve, Type H25 Installed

While the fan and radiator where out I took the opportunity with the extra space to replace the Vortech factory bypass valve with a Turbo XS racing bypass valve, Type H25.

Vortech Compressor Bypass Valve:



Turbo XS Bypass Valve:

 

[skwerl]

Scott, what type of hip surgery? I was speaking with a surgeon this morning about my hip, I need another MRI before going further at this point.

 

[Scott]

Total hip replacement in my left hip. I have been blessed with stage 4 arthritis in both knees and left hip. Arthritis is really bad in my lower back as well but surgery will not help there. I have been seeing the surgeon for over 2 years and I can't stand the hip pain any longer but with our health care system it took 6 months to scheduled my surgery.

 

[skwerl]

Wow, sorry to hear that. I'm looking at possible arthroscopic surgery on my hip but I also have arthritis and that reduces the odds of success. Too many years climbing trees for me, now I'm paying for it.

 

[Scott]

Just old age catching up with me, both my parents had arthritis. Good luck if the arthroscopic surgery is a go.

 

[tigerhonaker]

Wow, sorry to hear that. I'm looking at possible arthroscopic surgery on my hip but I also have arthritis and that reduces the odds of success. Too many years climbing trees for me, now I'm paying for it.

Brian ...

My wife (Cathy) had complete right hip replaced this year.
In her case it was due to Genetics from her Family.
If you like I did a Thread on that you might find some of it interesting if
you end up having to have it done.
http://www.imboc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208285&highlight=right+hip+replaced

Good-Luck with your's.

Terry

 

[lethe]

I hope the surgery and recovery go well for you. I've known a few people who have had total replacements and all of them are much better now.

 

[Scott]

UPS driver dropped these off this morning so I slipped them on, Raxiom Gen5 Style Tail Lights: